Essex County Fire and Rescue service investigating Shoebury fire

Firefighters from seven Essex County Fire and Rescue Service stations descended on Bishopsteignton, in Shoebury, at 8.59am this morning.

They worked to extinguish the fire from inside the three-storey building, while crews used an aerial ladder platform to tackle the blaze from above.

Firefighters putting on breathing apparatus to enter the house (Image: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service)

The fire was extinguished by 12pm. It was contained to the roof but due to the smoke and water damage on the second floor, the house has been left uninhabitable.

Station Manager Mark Elliot said: “Crews have worked hard to prevent the fire spreading throughout the rest of the property.

“We will remain on scene for a few hours carrying out a fire investigation and making the scene safe.”